Masonry Contractor in Provo, UT - Brick, Block and Stone Fixed at the Cause
Precision Lehi Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Provo, UT. We repair brick, block and stone on Provo homes after working out why they failed, and we build new walls, walks and patios.
Provo: old brick and sloped yards
Provo has a real mix of houses, and the calls we get here follow that mix. Closer to downtown it's mostly older brick homes, where the mortar has worn back from the face over the years and small cracks have had a long time to grow. In the newer neighborhoods it's stone veneer fronts, block retaining walls and paver walks that went in with the house, a lot like what we see next door in Orem.
So a Provo job usually turns on one of two things. On old brick, it's matching the mortar and the brick so the repair doesn't fight the wall around it, and on the sloped yards up toward the mountains, it's what the soil and water behind a wall are doing, which I want to see before we talk about block.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work we do around Provo
Chimney repair
A cracked chimney cap or open joints let water inside on older Provo homes. Our chimney repair finds where it's getting in, then fixes that spot.
Tuckpointing
Mortar on older Provo brick wears back from the face with age. We grind out the worn joints and refill them with mortar matched to your brick.
Brick repair
Cracked or flaking bricks show up on a lot of older Provo homes. We work out what's damaging them first, then swap in brick that matches the wall.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped Provo yards toward the mountains often need a wall to hold the ground back. We build them with drainage behind, because trapped water pushes walls over.
Stone veneer installation
Newer Provo homes often wear stone veneer up front. We install it over a moisture barrier and flashing, because water trapped behind veneer is what loosens it.
Walkway construction
Paver and concrete walks around Provo homes often settle where the base underneath was thin. We dig out, pack a solid base and lay the walk on that.
Working in Provo: permits, price and schedule
Building permits in Provo come from the city's Building Division, which issues them for construction projects such as a new structure, a remodel or an addition, so the division decides whether your job needs one. I'll go over what your project calls for when I come out, and when it does need a permit, we handle the application and book the inspections with the city, which means those steps set part of the schedule and we plan the start date around them. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about any of it while I'm there.
We're based in Lehi, a short drive up I-15, and I come down to look at each Provo job myself, then our crew of masons does the work with me on site. The price mostly moves with how much of the wall needs work, how easy it is to reach, how closely new brick, stone or mortar has to match the old, and whether the real problem sits behind or under the wall, and the schedule moves with the permit and with getting matching material in. We do the same work up in West Jordan and closer to home in American Fork, and you'll get your own figure when I've seen your wall.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Provo
Send the form or call (385) 338-6022, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Provo home myself, look at the wall, ask a few questions and walk you through what I found and what it'll take. There's no pressure and no obligation.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry ideas for Provo homes
Provo masonry questions we hear
Do I need a permit for masonry work on my Provo home?
If the masonry is part of building something new, remodeling or adding onto your house, Provo's permit guidance says the project needs the appropriate permits and approvals. If you're not sure where your job falls, I'll go over what it calls for at the estimate, and when it needs a permit, we take care of the application and inspections.
How do I get a building permit in Provo?
You get it from the Provo Building Division, which keeps the applications and checklists for residential work, including one for remodels and one for new homes. You can reach the division at (801) 852-6428. On jobs that need a permit, we file the application and book the inspections for you.
What hours does the Provo Building Division issue permits?
The division's office is open Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and it issues building permits until 5:30 PM. If you're handling a permit yourself, get there before that cutoff.
How much does masonry repair cost in Provo?
It's priced job by job, and what moves it most is how much of the wall has to come apart once we know why it failed. Finding the cause can add a little work up front, but it's cheaper than paying for the same patch twice. I'll give you a figure for your job when I come out to look.
What causes mortar joints to crumble on an older Provo house?
Mortar is meant to wear out before the brick does, so on older houses the joints wear back over the years, and water getting into open joints speeds that up. A hard modern mortar from an earlier patch can make it worse by cracking the softer brick around it, so we grind out the bad joints and repoint with a mix suited to your brick.
What causes a retaining wall to lean in a sloped Provo yard?
A leaning retaining wall is usually being pushed by wet soil behind it, because the wall had no drainage or the drainage has clogged. A thin base or a wall built taller than it was meant to be can do it too, so I dig into what's behind it before we talk about rebuilding.